Can a special cockroach be loved and protected by Pierre, a little boy whose mother happens to dislike the little bugs? Mary Rose Neumeyer has always had an aversion to cockroaches. You might even call it a phobia. She had the idea for My Pet Cockroach as a way to get closer to the little creatures. What a better way to face a fear than to write a charming story about the well-known and often-disliked insect. As the story develops you will be brought into Pierre’s world and into the little bug’s world. And wait until you learn of the surprise in store for Pierre’s mom! The book is beautifully illustrated by New Orleans artist Barb Vincent, and, in each image, she beautifully celebrates the charm, cuisine, and architecture that is unique to the city.